2nd Anuual Bahamas International Film Festival<\/B><\/a> with his film Shadowboxer, he is nowhere near being a rookie. He produced the Oscar-winning film Monster’s Ball<\/I>, then followed that success with the critically acclaimed picture The Woodsman<\/I>.<\/P><\/p>\nAs Lee Daniels promotes Shadowboxer<\/I> to whoever will listen, it’s apparent that the hair isn’t the only thing he and Don King have in common. King’s knack for promotion is also there.<\/P><\/p>\n
“Shadowboxer is my soul,” he emphasises. “I put my soul into whatever I do. Especially this movie. I put all I could into this.”<\/P><\/p>\n
His soul wasn’t all he put into the movie. During production, Lee Daniels found himself putting his heart into the movie. Two months ago, the 46-year-old suffered a heart attack at the hands of exhaustion and hard work.<\/P><\/p>\n
“Directing is… a tsunami,” Daniels laughs. “It’s very humbling. It’s easier to produce, but it’s so much more exciting to direct.”<\/P><\/p>\n
Despite his success, Daniels’ greatest achievement has nothing to do with the cinema. He’s a proud father, something that makes all of his behind the camera success seem distant.<\/P><\/p>\n
“That’s my greatest achievement,” Daniels said. “Being a dad.”<\/P><\/p>\n
As a first time director at a sophomore film festival, Daniels sees positive outlooks for both him and the festival.<\/P><\/p>\n
“I think the festival is going to grow and grow,” he said. “(Festival founder) Leslie Vanderpool has done a phenominal job putting groups of people together. I think the future festivals will attract many people.”<\/P><\/p>\n
As for him?<\/P><\/p>\n
“I’ve got a couple movies left in me,” Daniels grins, the ultimate magician talking about future tricks up his sleeve. “I’m producing a new film called Tennesse<\/I> and co-directing another with Lenny Kravitz.”<\/P><\/p>\n
Despite a late start as a director, Daniels doesn’t take anything for granted. After his near-death experience, Daniels has developed a relationship with God and realizes how fortunate his is, not only to direct, but to still be alive.<\/P><\/p>\n
“I’ve realized I’m very blessed,” Daniels said. “I’m trying to keep focus in prayer. I’m finding out what happiness is.”<\/P><\/p>\n
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